Program Coordinator — Housing Justice Funders & Grants

Chicago Funders Together to End Homelessness; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicago Funders Together to End Homelessness (CFTEH) seeks a full-time Program Coordinator to provide administrative and programmatic support. The role reports to the Executive Director and is housed at Michael Reese Health Trust, CFTEH's fiscal sponsor, in Chicago.

The Program Coordinator will assist grantmaking, programming, membership, and fundraising activities as CFTEH implements its 2026-2030 strategic plan to end homelessness and expand housing access across the Chicago region.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting grantmaking processes.
• Strong administrative and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently in a small team.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for grantmaking and programming.
• Maintain funder agreements, deadlines, and reporting.
• Manage data entry into key databases for grants and revenues.
• Schedule site visits and coordinate steering committee meetings.
• Prepare agendas and take meeting minutes for funder meetings.
• Coordinate with vendors and manage program logistics.
• Maintain CFTEH member roster and communications.

Skills

Administrative support

Grantmaking coordination

Data entry

Meeting coordination

Tools

Fundraising databases

Vendor coordination tools

Calendar management software

Job description

Chicago Funders Together to End Homelessness (CFTEH) seeks a full-time Program Coordinator to provide administrative and programmatic support. The role reports to the Executive Director and is housed at Michael Reese Health Trust, CFTEH's fiscal sponsor, in Chicago.

The Program Coordinator will assist grantmaking, programming, membership, and fundraising activities as CFTEH implements its 2026-2030 strategic plan to end homelessness and expand housing access across the Chicago region.